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English 1123. 106 15 November, 2010 Spare the Rod or Spoil the Child? In a world where children are raised in a non-traditional fashion, physical discipline is a mere distant memory. Corporal punishment has been one of the oldest methods of disciplining children, through the infliction of spanking, or smacking – an attempt to discourage…

Is development the result of genetics or the result of the love, guidance and the upbringing one receives? That is a very interesting and personal question. In reviewing Table 4. 1 in the textbook regarding where the main developmental theories stand on the six themes in development, it appears that most of the theorists involved…

Sex, Lies, and Persuasion According to Dr. Louann Brizandine, in a 24 hour period, the average man will speak anywhere from 7000-10,000 words, whereas a woman can speak anywhere from 20,000-24,000 words. Thousands upon thousands of words are thrown out of the human brains, but how many of those are truly understood? More importantly, how…

All parents have their own ideas on how children should be raised. Some parenting styles can have negative consequences while others can shape children for future success. I have categorized them into three basic parenting styles: Authoritarian, permissive, and democratic. The first style is authoritative, where parents are very strict and expect obedience from their…

In the two stories “Where Love Is, There Is God Also” and  “The Last Leaf” we see two characters who change the outcome of peoples lives. Both Martin Avdeich and Mr. Behrman were similar in character but also very different. Both of the men helped others they knew and helped change others outlook on life….

I Love Technology! I remember as a child of seven or eight being taught what a slide rule was. My father pulled it out one day when I was checking my math homework with a calculator. He explained to me how it worked and told me that that was his “calculator” when he was in…

Introduction Dalit means broken, oppressed, untouchable, downtrodden, and exploited. They come from poor communities which, under the Indian caste system, used to be known as untouchables. They constitute nearly 16% of the Indian population. Dalit is a designation for a group of people traditionally regarded as Untouchable. Dalits are a mixed population consisting of numerous…

My mother plays a significant role in my life and is frequently the focus of my essays. However, words alone are inadequate to convey my emotions for her. Although she doesn’t encompass everything about me, she is a substantial influence and source of inspiration. There is no doubt that my mother is an exceptional woman;…

In The Iliad, warriors from the Achaean and Trojan armies demonstrate noble traits, with Achilles being the epitome of nobility. Despite Hector’s killing of Patroclus, a beloved companion and protege of Achilles, the great Achaean warrior shows compassion towards Priam, the King of Troy. By releasing Hector’s body to Priam, Achilles performs a noble deed….

Issues pertaining to child abuse and neglect have been grappling our society for a long time. Until quite recently, children did not enjoy many rights and freedoms in relation to the mufti-dimensional development of their personalities. It is quite recently that this issue has begun to be addressed widely, with steps undertaken to dress the…